Pit Pass: A.J. Allmendinger eyeing a chance at Indianapolis 500

4:29 PM,
Feb. 7, 2013

Roger Penske's organization fired Allmendinger, the former Champ Car star, from its NASCAR program on Aug. 1 for failing a random drug test. Now Allmendinger is eyeing a chance at the Indianapolis 500.

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More details about the IndyCar's 2013 season emerged Thursday with news from multiple teams. The blockbuster was at Team Penske, which confirmed a Feb. 19 test with embattled driver A.J. Allmendinger.

Roger Penske's organization fired Allmendinger, the former Champ Car star, from its NASCAR program on Aug. 1 for failing a random drug test. Now Allmendinger is eyeing a chance at the Indianapolis 500.

First things first: The test at Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway. No one expects Allmendinger to struggle, especially after yet another impressive drive in sports car racing's Rolex 24 ...